Annabelle Chamberlain and I had a profound conversation about transforming the way we handle grief. Both of us are from the Life Coach School and we talked about personal experiences and professional insights into managing grief beyond the conventional understanding.

Annabelle shared her journey through the grief of losing her father and how it propelled her into specializing in grief coaching, focusing on helping others regain control over their emotions, reconnect with themselves, and enhance their productivity and passion amidst pain.

We talked about the societal attitudes towards grief, the physical and psychological impacts of grief, and practical strategies for working through it, such as self-compassion, understanding brain changes during grief, the importance of rest, and employing warmth and comfort for healing.

Listen as we uncover the power of embracing grief to fuel personal growth and the generational shift towards a healthier, more open approach to managing emotional challenges.

01:35 Exploring Grief Beyond Loss: Annabelle's Professional Insight

06:21 The Science of Grief: Understanding Brain Changes

09:09 Practical Advice: Navigating Life and Productivity Through Grief

16:54 Personal Stories and the Power of Self-Compassion

22:37 Finding Your Inner Child in the Healing Process

24:22 Embracing Emotional Wisdom: A Personal Journey

24:49 The Power of Trusting Your Inner Wisdom

25:25 Navigating Life's Challenges with Emotional Intelligence

25:39 A Wedding Day Lesson: Embracing the Unexpected

27:56 The Transformative Power of Acknowledging Emotions

28:01 Navigating Divorce and Emotional Growth

31:56 Practical Tools for Emotional Healing and Growth

34:37 The Healing Power of Physical Comfort and Self-Care

38:34 Embracing Grief as a Path to Joy and Healing

41:54 Rethinking Grief: A New Approach to Life's Challenges

46:13 Conclusion: The Journey of Emotional Resilience

Welcome back to "The Leaders Table." I'm your host, Diana Murphy, and today's episode is truly special. Joining me is the incredible Kristen Rocco, who specializes in bold and noteworthy branding, —a theme that resonates deeply with my own journey into more vulnerable, authentic business practices.

Kristen and I first crossed paths at a networking dinner, and it was instantly clear that we shared similar values and experiences. Today, we dive into the concept of the "Midlife Click" versus the midlife crisis. This idea, brought to the table by Kristen, explores how significant life transitions can lead to powerful moments of clarity and transformation, rather than crisis.

We also unpack the nuances of branding, the importance of aligning your business with your personal values, and how to make bold moves that resonate with your core identity. Kristen's approach to marketing focuses on building nurturing relationships between brands and their audiences, a philosophy that has significantly influenced my own branding experiences.

Lastly, Kristen shares the "Bold Moves Recipe," a framework she's developed from her own experiences and those of her podcast guests, which includes understanding your desires deeply, leveraging your relationships (the 'who'), and taking decisive action.

This episode is for anyone standing at the crossroads of a significant life decision, contemplating their next big move. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, or someone exploring your next chapter, there's something in this conversation for you.

For more on Kristen's work and to dive into the world of impactful branding, visit KristenRocco.com. And for those of you new to the podcast, welcome to the table. This is where we have the conversations we're all dying to have and make the bold moves we're all dying to make.

Thank you for joining us at "The Leaders Table." Remember, your journey is as significant as the destination. Embrace it, and make your next move boldly.

01:11 Diving into Midlife Crisis vs. Midlife Click

02:43 Kristen Rocco's Journey: From Corporate to Bold Entrepreneur

04:26 The Power of Branding and Making Bold Moves

07:10 Introducing the Bold Moves Podcast and Its Impact

11:06 Unpacking the Midlife Click Phenomenon

16:54 Research Insights: Midlife Crisis Revisited

23:21 Navigating Career Transitions with Courage

27:12 Unlocking Curiosity and Energy Shifts

28:32 Embracing Change and the Power of Coaching

30:11 The Entrepreneurial Leap: From Layoff to Launch

31:01 Building a Bold and Noteworthy Brand

34:08 The Midlife Click: From Crisis to Clarity

39:24 Defining Success on Your Own Terms

41:52 The Power of Alignment and Bold Moves

46:41 Connecting and Sharing Bold Stories

You do not want to miss the insights and light bulb shares that happened in this conversation with author Anita Henderson. Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur: Lessons from My Journey to Work Less, Earn More and Play More is a memoir packed with encouraging insights and great nuggets learned along the way.

Dig into this podcast and expect to be encouraged and inspired by new ways of thinking about becoming a minimalist IN your business. As an experienced entrepreneur, Anita shares with us how to focus on what is truly important. This conversation was a powerful reminder of staying focused on YOUR genius and values as you decide where to put your time and energy in your business.

We cover SO many topics but ALL through this lens of her 3 pillars:

Clarify, Simplify and Focus.

This podcast exemplifies WHY I started The Leader's table to give you a behind the scenes conversation that illuminates great business practice, thought leadership and fabulous coaching insights that support your BIG growth and BIG moves this year.

Enjoy!

You can find Anita's website here: writeyourlife.net

Her author resources are here: http://minimalist.writeyourlife.net/